BS EN 62729:2012 PDF

What is BS EN 62729 – Performance requirements for shipborne equipment about?

BS EN 62729 focuses on electrical installations in ships. Equipment tested to this BS EN 62729 will demonstrate compliance with the SOLAS regulation. BS EN 62729 specifies the performance requirements and methods of testing for shipborne equipment for use for long-range identification and tracking (LRIT). Long-range identification and tracking of ships is a requirement of regulation V/19-1 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. BS EN 62729 takes account of the general requirements given in IMO resolution A.694(17) and is associated with IEC 60945. Note: Shipboard installations are not covered by BS EN 62729 but matters relating to the installation of the shipboard equipment are reproduced in Annex B. The IMO conformance test of shipborne installations is not covered by BS EN 62729 but details are given, for information, in Annex C.

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